Obituary: Dorothy B. (Moehlin) Bittorf, 96, Of Danbury

Information Courtesy Cornell Memorial Home

DANBURY, CT — Dorothy B. (Moehlin) Bittorf, age 96, of Danbury passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Glen Hill Center in Danbury on Feb. 28, 2024. She was the widow of Walter G. Bittorf.

Survivors include: Diane Passander of Danbury, and Debra Bean of Grantham, NH. As well as her grandchildren Adam Passander (Marivee), Melinda Passander (Richard), Ryan Bolmer and Rachael Meade (Branden). She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Adam, Jonathan, Arianna, Chloe and Alexander and her two nephews: Richie and Alan Kolessar. She was predeceased by her sister: Marilyn Kolessar and spouse Richard Kolessar. As well as her two sons-in-law Clint Bean and John Passander.

Mrs. Bittorf was born Feb. 4, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. Daughter of the late Irvin and Johanna (Heinz) Moehlin.

Dorothy graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in NY in 1946. She met the love of her life, Walter. Walter enlisted in the Navy and after his four years of service, they were married.
They eventually moved to Danbury, where they raised their two daughters.

She enjoyed sewing, even making the draperies in her house as well as her children’s clothes. She was a dedicated and creative homemaker. Later in life she became involved with painting, which she was very gifted in.

While her family was growing up, Dorothy enjoyed bowling, gardening, artistic crafts, sewing and quilting. Dorothy was involved with creating numerous different painting projects, whom she enjoyed sharing with her family and friends.

After many years of raising her family, Dorothy got her license and pursued a career at the Sears Catalog Company, eventually becoming a supervisor of the catalog department.

After retiring, Dorothy and Walter spent time traveling to Maine, especially Acadia and Jordan Pond. Other trips included visiting family in Florida. Some of their favorite places include Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Fort Myers. Dorothy loved going to the Shell Factory and Carolina Pottery. She enjoyed having tea at Jordan Pond (ME). Every spring, they would go to Lancaster, PA to go to the Green Dragon Flea Market.

Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family & being surrounded by her loved ones.
One of everyone’s fondest memories was of celebrating Christmas with her.

Mrs. Bittorf’s family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at the Cornell Memorial Home 247 White St. Danbury. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Wooster Cemetery in Danbury on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Dorothy’s family would also like to thank Glen Hill Center & Regional Hospice of Danbury for their care and support.